2021 Itinerary
Pre-Expedition Day 1:
Kangerlussuaq, West Greenland
Monday 12 April 2021
The team meets at our starting point, Kangerlussuaq in Greenland on Monday 12 April 2021, following the arrival of the Air Greenland flight from Copenhagen, Denmark. Copenhagen is the gateway to the west coast of Greenland. After lunch and meeting our fellow team members, we sort our equipment and prepare our sleds for the rest of the day. There is the possibility of seeing the northern lights in these mid-April evenings.
Pre-Expedition Day 2:
Kangerlussuaq, West Greenland
Tuesday 13 April 2021
AM: Finalise equipment sorting/sled packing.
PM: Explore Kangerlussuaq, which is scenically located by a large fjord, with snow-capped hills and mountains all around.
Expedition Days 1-28:
Skiing for 28 days across the Greenland ice cap from west to east
Wednesday 14 April 2021 - Tuesday 11 May 2021
At 10am on the morning of Wednesday 14 April 2021, we are driven by specialised 4wd transport 30km to the spectacular edge of the ice cap known as Point 660, passing the magnificent Russell Glacier along the way. We then start ski for 28 days completely across the Greenland ice cap, from Point 660 to the small village of Isortoq, a distance of 575km. It is possible for fast moving expeditions in favourable conditions to complete the expedition in 24-27 days.
Midway through our journey, the only structure we will encounter is the eerie and abandoned US radar station known as DYE 2. We will spend time exploring this odd and mysterious relic of the cold war, the perfect setting for a science-fiction movie.
On the evening of the last day of the expedition (Tuesday 11 May 2021), we will see the remarkable site of civilisation in the distance, being the tiny village of Isortoq, spectacularly situated on an island just off the edge of the ice cap. If the sea ice conditions are favourable, we will ski into this quaint village, and be greeted by its population of around 70 people and several hundred husky dogs. If the sea ice is unfavourable, we will complete this short last section by boat. Our incredible journey will be at an end!
Post Expedition Days 1-3:
Inuit villages of Isortoq, Tasiilaq and Kulusuk (East Greenland), flight to Reykjavik (Iceland)
Wednesday 12 May 2021 - Friday 14 May 2021
These 3 days provide time for travel out of Greenland to Iceland.
On Thursday 13 May 2021 we will take a helicopter flight from Isortoq to Tasiilaq, a journey of 60 km taking 25 minutes. Tasiilaq is the largest village in East Greenland with a population of 3000 people. From Tasiilaq, a second helicopter is taken on the morning of Friday 14 May 2021 for a short 10 minute/20km flight to Kulusuk, where a runway makes aircraft landing possible.
From Kulusuk, flights leave with Air Iceland Connect to Reykjavik, Iceland (the gateway to East Greenland). From Reykjavik you can fly to your home destination. The flight departing Kulusuk on the afternoon of Friday 14 May 2021 is the suggested exit flight.
Detailed flight information is contained in the Flight Logistics section of this website. Alternatively, please feel free to contact us with any questions regarding flights, as we are always happy to talk about any aspect of the expedition.
Pre-Expedition Day 1:
Kangerlussuaq, West Greenland
Monday 12 April 2021
The team meets at our starting point, Kangerlussuaq in Greenland on Monday 12 April 2021, following the arrival of the Air Greenland flight from Copenhagen, Denmark. Copenhagen is the gateway to the west coast of Greenland. After lunch and meeting our fellow team members, we sort our equipment and prepare our sleds for the rest of the day. There is the possibility of seeing the northern lights in these mid-April evenings.
Pre-Expedition Day 2:
Kangerlussuaq, West Greenland
Tuesday 13 April 2021
AM: Finalise equipment sorting/sled packing.
PM: Explore Kangerlussuaq, which is scenically located by a large fjord, with snow-capped hills and mountains all around.
Expedition Days 1-28:
Skiing for 28 days across the Greenland ice cap from west to east
Wednesday 14 April 2021 - Tuesday 11 May 2021
At 10am on the morning of Wednesday 14 April 2021, we are driven by specialised 4wd transport 30km to the spectacular edge of the ice cap known as Point 660, passing the magnificent Russell Glacier along the way. We then start ski for 28 days completely across the Greenland ice cap, from Point 660 to the small village of Isortoq, a distance of 575km. It is possible for fast moving expeditions in favourable conditions to complete the expedition in 24-27 days.
Midway through our journey, the only structure we will encounter is the eerie and abandoned US radar station known as DYE 2. We will spend time exploring this odd and mysterious relic of the cold war, the perfect setting for a science-fiction movie.
On the evening of the last day of the expedition (Tuesday 11 May 2021), we will see the remarkable site of civilisation in the distance, being the tiny village of Isortoq, spectacularly situated on an island just off the edge of the ice cap. If the sea ice conditions are favourable, we will ski into this quaint village, and be greeted by its population of around 70 people and several hundred husky dogs. If the sea ice is unfavourable, we will complete this short last section by boat. Our incredible journey will be at an end!
Post Expedition Days 1-3:
Inuit villages of Isortoq, Tasiilaq and Kulusuk (East Greenland), flight to Reykjavik (Iceland)
Wednesday 12 May 2021 - Friday 14 May 2021
These 3 days provide time for travel out of Greenland to Iceland.
On Thursday 13 May 2021 we will take a helicopter flight from Isortoq to Tasiilaq, a journey of 60 km taking 25 minutes. Tasiilaq is the largest village in East Greenland with a population of 3000 people. From Tasiilaq, a second helicopter is taken on the morning of Friday 14 May 2021 for a short 10 minute/20km flight to Kulusuk, where a runway makes aircraft landing possible.
From Kulusuk, flights leave with Air Iceland Connect to Reykjavik, Iceland (the gateway to East Greenland). From Reykjavik you can fly to your home destination. The flight departing Kulusuk on the afternoon of Friday 14 May 2021 is the suggested exit flight.
Detailed flight information is contained in the Flight Logistics section of this website. Alternatively, please feel free to contact us with any questions regarding flights, as we are always happy to talk about any aspect of the expedition.